Invasions in the 800s and 900s

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The invasions in the 800s and 900s caused political instability and a breakdown of central authority, which led to the rise of feudalism. Local lords and nobles took control of land, creating their own armies and establishing a hierarchical system of loyalty and protection.

Answer: C
 The invasions also led to the collapse of the Carolingian Empire and the fragmentation of Europe into smaller kingdoms. However, over time, some rulers were able to consolidate their power and establish strong, centralized kingdoms, such as the Norman Conquest of England and the rise of the Holy Roman Empire.

Answer: D
 The invasions in the 800s and 900s did not have any direct link to the spread of the Black Death, which occurred several centuries later in the 1300s.